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Is history just a record of what happened? Or does it carry deeper meaning?
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
August 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Is history just a record of what happened? Or does it carry deeper meaning?
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
Why do we call God "the Merciful," "the Just," or "the Creator"?
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
May 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Why do we call God "the Merciful," "the Just," or "the Creator"?
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
Why do people read the same verse of the Qurʾān…
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
May 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Why do people read the same verse of the Qurʾān…
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
AI is revolutionizing knowledge.
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
March 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
AI is revolutionizing knowledge.
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
What makes someone a true spiritual authority?
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
March 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
What makes someone a true spiritual authority?
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
Can you describe the taste of honey to someone who has never had it?
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
March 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Can you describe the taste of honey to someone who has never had it?
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
12th century scholar Ayn al-Quḍāt mastered law, philosophy, poetry, and even mathematics.
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
March 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
12th century scholar Ayn al-Quḍāt mastered law, philosophy, poetry, and even mathematics.
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
For a long time, I thought knowledge was about memorizing facts.
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
February 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
For a long time, I thought knowledge was about memorizing facts.
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
Most people see repentance (tawba) as a sign of weakness—an admission of failure.
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
February 1, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Most people see repentance (tawba) as a sign of weakness—an admission of failure.
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
I used to think renunciation (zuhd) means giving up wealth and worldly pleasures.
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
January 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I used to think renunciation (zuhd) means giving up wealth and worldly pleasures.
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
1000 years ago, Islamic philosopher Miskawayh explored: how can humans perfect their character?
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
January 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
1000 years ago, Islamic philosopher Miskawayh explored: how can humans perfect their character?
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
Modern science tells us only complex organisms are conscious.
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
January 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Modern science tells us only complex organisms are conscious.
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
I’m excited to announce that 40 Sufi Comics - Vol 3 is almost ready!
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Launching 40 Sufi Comics Vol 3: Discover Spiritual Insights Through Stories
40 Sufi Comics - Volume 3 is almost here! This volume brings together 40 inspiring Sufi stories—each beautifully illustrated, paired with reflections and ver...
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December 12, 2024 at 1:43 PM
I’m excited to announce that 40 Sufi Comics - Vol 3 is almost ready!
Join our @LaunchGood crowdfunding campaign and be part of this community effort. ❤️
Pre-order now for an amazing price + Free Shipping: launchgood.com/suficomics
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Join our @LaunchGood crowdfunding campaign and be part of this community effort. ❤️
Pre-order now for an amazing price + Free Shipping: launchgood.com/suficomics
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What makes a man rich?
December 6, 2024 at 2:30 AM
What makes a man rich?
A proud merchant sets out to transform lead into gold...
...but what he discovers along the way is far more valuable than riches.
Check out this Sufi Comic:
...but what he discovers along the way is far more valuable than riches.
Check out this Sufi Comic:
December 5, 2024 at 2:30 AM
A proud merchant sets out to transform lead into gold...
...but what he discovers along the way is far more valuable than riches.
Check out this Sufi Comic:
...but what he discovers along the way is far more valuable than riches.
Check out this Sufi Comic:
Many of us are subtly addicted to control.
This Sufi Comic is about the power of letting go.
This Sufi Comic is about the power of letting go.
December 4, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Many of us are subtly addicted to control.
This Sufi Comic is about the power of letting go.
This Sufi Comic is about the power of letting go.
Who feels most fulfilled?
It's those sharing their unique gifts.
You don't need to quit your job; just spend an hour weekly on meaningful work.
It'll keep your heart alive ❤️
Check out this Sufi Comic on joy in work:
It's those sharing their unique gifts.
You don't need to quit your job; just spend an hour weekly on meaningful work.
It'll keep your heart alive ❤️
Check out this Sufi Comic on joy in work:
December 3, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Who feels most fulfilled?
It's those sharing their unique gifts.
You don't need to quit your job; just spend an hour weekly on meaningful work.
It'll keep your heart alive ❤️
Check out this Sufi Comic on joy in work:
It's those sharing their unique gifts.
You don't need to quit your job; just spend an hour weekly on meaningful work.
It'll keep your heart alive ❤️
Check out this Sufi Comic on joy in work:
❌Gratitude is not about forcing ourselves to appreciate things.
✅ It's about opening our eyes to the incredible value of everything around us
Be grateful to God, for any who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul (Q 31:12)
This Sufi Comic may change your view that everything is a gift
✅ It's about opening our eyes to the incredible value of everything around us
Be grateful to God, for any who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul (Q 31:12)
This Sufi Comic may change your view that everything is a gift
December 2, 2024 at 2:30 AM
❌Gratitude is not about forcing ourselves to appreciate things.
✅ It's about opening our eyes to the incredible value of everything around us
Be grateful to God, for any who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul (Q 31:12)
This Sufi Comic may change your view that everything is a gift
✅ It's about opening our eyes to the incredible value of everything around us
Be grateful to God, for any who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul (Q 31:12)
This Sufi Comic may change your view that everything is a gift
Stop blaming & start living 🌟
Our inner world holds the key to reframing our experiences - and finding peace, even in the face of loss.
But changing our perspective isn't about forcing positivity. It's about aligning our understanding with the spiritual insights we've gained.
See Sufi Comic:
Our inner world holds the key to reframing our experiences - and finding peace, even in the face of loss.
But changing our perspective isn't about forcing positivity. It's about aligning our understanding with the spiritual insights we've gained.
See Sufi Comic:
December 1, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Stop blaming & start living 🌟
Our inner world holds the key to reframing our experiences - and finding peace, even in the face of loss.
But changing our perspective isn't about forcing positivity. It's about aligning our understanding with the spiritual insights we've gained.
See Sufi Comic:
Our inner world holds the key to reframing our experiences - and finding peace, even in the face of loss.
But changing our perspective isn't about forcing positivity. It's about aligning our understanding with the spiritual insights we've gained.
See Sufi Comic:
Knowledge without wisdom can be a double-edged sword ⚔️
• It grants power, but breeds arrogance
• It creates wealth, but fuels greed
• It offers influence, but tempts manipulation.
The seat of wisdom resides not in the mind, but in the heart ❤️
• It grants power, but breeds arrogance
• It creates wealth, but fuels greed
• It offers influence, but tempts manipulation.
The seat of wisdom resides not in the mind, but in the heart ❤️
November 30, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Knowledge without wisdom can be a double-edged sword ⚔️
• It grants power, but breeds arrogance
• It creates wealth, but fuels greed
• It offers influence, but tempts manipulation.
The seat of wisdom resides not in the mind, but in the heart ❤️
• It grants power, but breeds arrogance
• It creates wealth, but fuels greed
• It offers influence, but tempts manipulation.
The seat of wisdom resides not in the mind, but in the heart ❤️
Can we overcome our fears? 😰
Imam Ali said, "When you're afraid to do something, do it anyway. Because the real harm is usually less than what you imagine or fear."
This Sufi Comic is about how facing our fears can be a spiritual path to courage:
Imam Ali said, "When you're afraid to do something, do it anyway. Because the real harm is usually less than what you imagine or fear."
This Sufi Comic is about how facing our fears can be a spiritual path to courage:
November 29, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Can we overcome our fears? 😰
Imam Ali said, "When you're afraid to do something, do it anyway. Because the real harm is usually less than what you imagine or fear."
This Sufi Comic is about how facing our fears can be a spiritual path to courage:
Imam Ali said, "When you're afraid to do something, do it anyway. Because the real harm is usually less than what you imagine or fear."
This Sufi Comic is about how facing our fears can be a spiritual path to courage:
What is geometry?
And why is it used so extensively in Islamic Art?
Let's explore.
Geometry is not just what we learned in school.
There are 4 levels to it. 👇
And why is it used so extensively in Islamic Art?
Let's explore.
Geometry is not just what we learned in school.
There are 4 levels to it. 👇
November 28, 2024 at 2:30 AM
What is geometry?
And why is it used so extensively in Islamic Art?
Let's explore.
Geometry is not just what we learned in school.
There are 4 levels to it. 👇
And why is it used so extensively in Islamic Art?
Let's explore.
Geometry is not just what we learned in school.
There are 4 levels to it. 👇
Islamic Art is not just a means of decoration.
It's a way to bring spiritual realities into the world of form.
Muslims use Islamic Art to nourish their soul.
👇 Let's see how...
It's a way to bring spiritual realities into the world of form.
Muslims use Islamic Art to nourish their soul.
👇 Let's see how...
November 27, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Islamic Art is not just a means of decoration.
It's a way to bring spiritual realities into the world of form.
Muslims use Islamic Art to nourish their soul.
👇 Let's see how...
It's a way to bring spiritual realities into the world of form.
Muslims use Islamic Art to nourish their soul.
👇 Let's see how...
Time spent in contemplation isn't time lost in action.
It's time invested in clarity.
The deeper your stillness, the more purposeful your movement.
It's time invested in clarity.
The deeper your stillness, the more purposeful your movement.
November 24, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Time spent in contemplation isn't time lost in action.
It's time invested in clarity.
The deeper your stillness, the more purposeful your movement.
It's time invested in clarity.
The deeper your stillness, the more purposeful your movement.
Two people can perform the same ritual:
One finds stress and strain.
One finds profound peace.
The difference?
Not the ritual itself, but the quality of presence they bring to it.
Your attention determines your experience.
One finds stress and strain.
One finds profound peace.
The difference?
Not the ritual itself, but the quality of presence they bring to it.
Your attention determines your experience.
November 23, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Two people can perform the same ritual:
One finds stress and strain.
One finds profound peace.
The difference?
Not the ritual itself, but the quality of presence they bring to it.
Your attention determines your experience.
One finds stress and strain.
One finds profound peace.
The difference?
Not the ritual itself, but the quality of presence they bring to it.
Your attention determines your experience.